Frequently Asked Questions about Cancer in Pets

Expert answers to common questions regarding caring for your pet with cancer.Clinical Trials for Animals with CancerQuestion Are there clinical trials for pets with cancer? If so, how do you find them? Erika Krick, VMD, DACVIM Veterinary Medical Oncologist, University of Pennsylvania, responds: Answer There are .. Cancer Prevention Research in AnimalsQuestion Is there any research into cancer prevention in animals? Erika Krick, VMD, DACVIM Veterinary Medical Oncologist, University of Pennsylvania, responds: Answer Most research related to cancer in veterinary patients .. Companion Animals and CancerDear OncoLink "Ask the Experts," Do you have any statistics as to how many companion animals are diagnosed with cancer in their life time? What treatments are used? And, what .. Traveling with a Companion Animal with CancerDear OncoLink "Ask the Experts," I have a question. My parents have a cat that has cancer of the liver. She is currently getting chemotherapy once every 3 weeks. They .. PET Scan in Lung Cancer Follow-upQuestion Can you address the use of PET scans for follow up after surgery? Answer Charles B. Simone II, MD, Radiation Oncologist at Penn Medicine, responds: There are no recommendations .. Tests to Diagnose Cancer in a PetQuestion My dog has a new lump growing on his leg. What tests can be done to find out if it is cancer? Can they be done economically? Erika Krick, .. Foods to Avoid for Pets with CancerQuestion For a dog with a history of mast cell tumors, are there any foods that should be avoided? I've read that there are certain foods that contain high levels .. PET Scan for Lung CancerQuestion I am a medical student. I heard a lot of discussion of using PET scans as a diagnostic tool for staging non small-cell lung cancer. Can you provide me .. PET Scan for Small Cell Lung CancerI would like to know the role of PET scan for small cell cancer. I was told by my doctor that small cell cancer not sensitive to FDG avidity. Please .. Raw Diet for Pets with CancerQuestion I've read that a diet free of grains may slow the cancer, is this accurate? what are the panel's thoughts on the Budwig diet or flax oil/cottage cheese combination? .. Common Symptoms of Pet CancerQuestion What are signs and symptoms that my pet may have cancer? Erika Krick, VMD, DACVIM Veterinary Medical Oncologist, University of Pennsylvania, responds: Answer Some common signs of cancer in .. Dealing with Cost of Cancer Treatment for PetsQuestion This treatment must be expensive. Does pet medical insurance cover cancer treatments? What if I don't have insurance for my pet- how do people afford this? Christina Bach, Oncology .. How Frequent is Cancer Treatment in a PetQuestion How frequently (number weeks or days per week?) will a dog have to get radiation or chemotherapy? Erika Krick, VMD, DACVIM Veterinary Medical Oncologist, University of Pennsylvania, responds: Answer .. Children Around Pets Getting Cancer TreatmentQuestion If a pet is getting treated for cancer, can he be around my small children? Erika Krick, VMD, DACVIM Veterinary Medical Oncologist, University of Pennsylvania responds: It depends on .. Pain Management for Pets with CancerQuestion My dog was just diagnosed with primary bone cancer (yesterday in fact). She is already 3 legged so amputation is not an option and the vet said that the .. Common Cancers in PetsQuestion What are common types of cancer in pets? Erika Krick, VMD, DACVIM Veterinary Medical Oncologist, University of Pennsylvania, responds: Answer Lymphoma is common in both dogs and cats. Other .. Is My Pet Suffering?Question How do I know if my pet is suffering? Lili Duda, VMD, MBE, DACVR Veterinary Radiation Oncologist- University of Pennsylvania, responds: Answer Suffering is a hard thing to define .. Side Effects of Chemotherapy in AnimalsQuestion What side effects could I expect my dog to have from chemotherapy? When do they start and how long will they last? Are there medications to treat these or .. Are pets a concern during cancer treatment?Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," I was just diagnosed with colon cancer and I am about to begin chemotherapy. Will my "house pets" (cat) cause any problems during chemotherapy? .. PET/CT for Ovarian CancerDear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," I was diagnosed with fallopian cancer January 2006 had surgery and 6 chemo treatments ending July 2006. My Gynecologic Oncologist ordered a PET/CT in February .. PET for breast cancers and melanomaDear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," Can you explain why PET is used in breast cancer and melanoma? Peeyush Bhargava MD, Chief Fellow in the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the .. Can cancer patients be evaluated annually with PET scanning?Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," Why can't cancer patients be evaluated annually with PET scanning? If it is simply a matter of cost, can't a patient pay for one his/herself? .. Pet Scan and Lung Cancer SizeDear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," How large does a lung nodule have to be for a PET scan to be accurate or the test of choice? Anil Vachani, MD, Attending .. Immunizations and Boarding for Pets with CancerDear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," Can a pet receiving chemotherapy for lymphosarcoma receive regular immunizations? Can they be boarded?Lili Duda, VMD, Section Editor of the OncoLink Veterinary Oncology Menu, responds:In .. F-18 FDG PET in the Evaluation of Hepatocellular CancerDear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," I just found out that I have liver cancer and the oncologist wants to do a PET Scan. She told me the reason for this .. PET Scan Sensitivity for Colon CancerDear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," My husband was diagnosed with Stage 3 signet ring cell adenocarcinoma [of the colon] in December 2005 and had 5 months of chemotherapy. Within the .. Radiation Schedule in Companion AnimalsDear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," I have an 8 year-old labrador who was recently diagnosed with a mast cell tumor. The surgeon removed all that he could, but could not .. How Animals Tolerate Cancer TreatmentsQuestion How do dogs tolerate cancer treatment? Do they get sick like people do? Erika Krick, VMD, DACVIM Veterinary Medical Oncologist, University of Pennsylvania, responds: Answer Dogs tend to tolerate .. Can All Animals Get Cancer?Question Can all animals get cancer- like snakes, turtles, etc? We don't have your "usual" pets! Erika Krick, VMD, DACVIM Veterinary Medical Oncologist, University of Pennsylvania, responds: Answer Many different .. Pain Relief Options for Veterinary Bone CancerDear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," My Yellow Lab just turned 9 (June) years old and was diagnosed back in March with bone cancer - front leg, upper part of her .. Heredity of animal cancerDear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," I lost my dog to cancer. I would like to get another dog from the same breeder. I am unsure how much of a role .. Considering Surgery for SarcomaQuestion My dog has a soft tissue sarcoma just distal to his stifle. It is about the size of the end of your small finger. I am concerned about having .. What is the difference between PET and PET/CT?Question I need to know What is the difference between PET and PET/CT? Is it better to get the PET/CT? Answer James Metz, MD, OncoLink Editor-in-Cheif, responds: A PET scan .. Radiation Therapy for PetsQuestion My dog's oncologist recommended radiation therapy (I didn't even know they did that in animals!) How can you get them to stay still? And what kind of side effects .. When to Stop Treatment in a PetQuestion How do we know when it is time stop any treatment and to say good-bye to my pet? Christina Bach, Oncology Social Worker at Penn Medicine, responds: Knowing when .. Hospice Care for PetsQuestion Do they have hospice for dogs? He is older and I don't want to put him through chemotherapy, but I also don't want him to be in pain. What .. Bereavement Support for Pet OwnersQuestion Is there bereavement support for pet owners? Christina Bach, Oncology Social Worker at Penn Medicine, responds: Bereavement support is available through many veterinary offices and hospitals as well as .. Helping Kids Cope with Loss of a PetHelping Kids Cope with Loss of a Pet Question How can I help my kids cope with the loss of a pet? Christina Bach, Oncology Social Worker at Penn Medicine, .. Coping with Pet Loss: HotlinesQuestion Are there any hotlines to call and talk to someone about Pet Loss? Christina Bach, Oncology Social Worker at Penn Medicine, responds: There are hotlines available for pet loss .. Donating a Pet's Body to ScienceQuestion Can I donate my pet's body to veterinary science? Lili Duda, VMD, MBE, DACVR Veterinary Radiation Oncologist- University of Pennsylvania, responds: Answer Many veterinary schools have Educational Memorial Programs .. Diet Needs for Dog Being Treated for CancerQuestion My dog is starting on chemo for lymphoma. Do you have suggestions for a diet that might help manage any side effects or keep him from losing weight? Erika .. Cancer Risk in DogsQuestion My dog is 12. Is there a certain age when there is greater risk of cancer? Erika Krick, VMD, DACVIM Veterinary Medical Oncologist, University of Pennsylvania, responds: Answer Older ..

Mar 3, 2015 - The radiolabeled peptide analog 64Cu-TP3805, which has a high affinity for the receptor for the oncogene product VPAC1, appears useful in identifying breast cancers with PET imaging, according to the results of an animal study published online Dec. 15 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.